question is not simply **how often you shower**, but **how you wash and how your skin responds**.
## Why Skin Changes After 65
As we age, the skin naturally produces less oil and retains moisture less effectively. It also tends to become thinner and more fragile.
The National Institute on Aging notes that dry, itchy skin is common in older adults and that hot baths, hot showers, and excessive soap use can make dryness worse.
The American Academy of Dermatology also explains that skin in the 60s and 70s tends to